Kevin Clevenger
Owner/Coach
I didn’t get into fitness to look good. I got into it because I was fighting for my life. I was dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD—and I was addicted. Not just struggling—addicted. There were days I didn’t care if I made it through. My mind was constantly racing, or completely numb. I felt stuck, angry, exhausted, and honestly, done. The gym wasn’t about aesthetics. It was the only place where I could breathe. Where I felt like I had control over anything. I didn’t know what I was doing at first, but I kept showing up. And that saved me. Reps became therapy. The structure gave me something to hold onto. Over time, I rebuilt my life the same way I rebuilt my body—through small, consistent actions that nobody else saw. Eventually, I stepped on stage. Not because I wanted to show off, but because I wanted to see how far I could push myself. I’ve competed in seven bodybuilding shows and won two overalls in Classic Physique. That journey forced me to level up mentally more than physically. It taught me how to stay disciplined even when my brain wanted to shut down. It gave me standards I couldn’t fake my way through. But the trophies weren’t the victory. The real win was staying sober. The real win was building a life I actually wanted to live. That’s why I created Ironsanctuary. Because this isn’t about lifting weights. It’s about lifting the weight of addiction. Of shame. Of isolation. Of feeling like you’re not enough. "Fighting Mental Illness One Rep at a Time" is personal. It’s not a slogan. It’s a mission. It’s what saved me, and now it’s what I help others do—every day. Every rep is a step forward. Every rep is proof you’re not done. You're not broken. You're building. —Kevin
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